Watch Out For Those Okies In Daytona

Oklahoma Based LB Motorsports Heads Into Daytona With Confidence

After posting the 6^th and 12^th fastest laps during the December testing at Daytona a few weeks ago, Greg Barnhart and Damon Lusk of LB Motorsports based in Oklahoma City, OK are heading into Thursday’s practice for the 2007 ARCA/Remax Daytona 200 expecting big things at the biggest race of the year.Greg Barnhart in the #85 LB Motorsports Ford Fusion is more than ready after learning that his crew had found even more horsepower on the dyno following his strong performance in the December test sessions which has given the team confidence that they can run up front and win. Greg qualified 5^th at Daytona in 2005, made the field again in 2006 and is ready for the challenge along with new teammate Damon Lusk.

Damon Lusk (pictured above) in the #55 LB Motorsports Dodge Charger has NASCAR Nextel Cup, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, as well as 49 ARCA series starts with 2 wins and 10 top-5 finishes. Lusk is looking forward to Daytona following his 5^th place finish last year (after leading the race) combined with his performance at the December test session which makes him more than capable of taking the checkered flag. (Fans may also remember Lusk from his appearances on Baywatch, CNN Live, ESPN's Cold Pizza and The Outdoor Channel)

Another crucial key to Daytona success is “help”. While the pit crews can make or break a race, in restrictor plate racing at the tracks of Daytona and Talladega, drafting help is everything. Without the help of your peers, it could make for a long race. Unlike last year, Lusk will have a teammate for the ARCA 200 at Daytona.
”I’m looking forward to working with Greg”, Lusk said quickly. “Drafting help is what kept me from victory lane last year, so to know that I have someone watching my back and vice-versa is a sign of relief. Greg has a very good Ford for Saturday’s race, so a one-two finish is not out the question for LB Motorsports.”

Following the event, Lusk and LB Motorsports will reevaluate their program with hopes of attending the second ARS event at USA International Speedway in Lakeland, Florida. “We have five racecars ready to go, we just need the funding to get us to the track,” stated Lusk. “Hopefully with a good run in Daytona, we can turn some heads and make a championship effort this season.”

The team has been primarily funded by Associate sponsors Panelite (owned by Les Barnhart) in association with Fenton Racing and are now seeking primary or co-primary sponsors for individual ARCA/Remax series races as well as season and multi year packages at all levels.

Panelite is the leading manufacturer of decorative stainless steel accessories for heavy trucks. Fenton Motors Group is one of the largest family owned auto groups in the South with 17 dealerships and 54 franchises nationwide.

Save-A-Load, Inc. has inked with the team for the 2007 ARS (ARCA RE/MAX Series) season opener and will hold primary sponsorship on Lusk’s No. 55 Dodge Charger. The corporation, based in Charlotte, North Carolina specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing the world's finest cargo bracing bars.

The official LB Motorsports website will debut later this week at www.barnhartracing.com provided by NEW Associate Sponsor RJDC.com with information and updates on team activity, appearances and races.

The R Jackson Digital Consortium (Rjdc.com, LLC) is a premier website service company for the Ponca City Area, North Central Oklahoma and anyplace in the world! Providing key services that include design, hosting, domain names and local internet access.

The ARCA 200 at Daytona (80 laps/200 miles) is the first of 23 events on the 2007 ARCA-RE/MAX Series schedule. Practice begins Thursday, February 8 with a five-hour (12:00pm-5:00pm EST) practice session planned. Qualifying is slated for Friday, February 9 at 12:00pm EST. Final practice is limited to 55 minutes (5:15-6:10pm EST) on Friday evening. The ARCA 200 at Daytona will be aired live on the SPEED channel beginning at 4:00pm. Additional race coverage can be found online at arcaracing.com

Contact:
RD Finley
VP Marketing/Sponsorship Development
LB Motorsports
405-390-4276